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March 15th, 2008, 09:06 PM
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Josh McRoberts leaves and New Faces Arrive
After a heart-breaking loss to the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Josh McRoberts decided that he was ready to go to the NBA. Coach K was not shocked by the descision cause he knew McRoberts was a star from the start.
Now more people have come. Here are the new freshmans on campus.
In-Depth Review on Freshman
Kyle Singler #12
Four-year letterwinner at South Medford High School ... led the Panthers to a record of 110-10 over four years ... the sixth-leading scorer in Oregon state history with 2,207 points ... named 2007 Oregonian Class 6A Co-Player of the Year ... two-time first team all-state selection ... two-time Southern Oregon Conference player of the year ... three-time SOC first team all-conference and first team all-defense pick ... averaged 29.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game during his senior season
Nolan Smith #2
Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Oak Hill Academy ... played the nation’s most challenging schedule at top-ranked Oak Hill ... had career highs of 52 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists and eight steals ... averaged 22.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a senior ... shot .650 from the floor, .780 from the foul line and shot .330 from behind the arc in 2007 ... led his team to a 40-1 record as a senior, tying the school’s single season wins record and helping Oak Hill earn the top spot in the final USA Today 2007 Super 25 national rankings
Taylor King #20
Four-year letterwinner at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. ... set the Orange County career scoring record ... fifth player in California history to score 3,000 points ... over his four year career, scored a total of 3,214 points and grabbed 1,224 rebounds ... fourth all-time on California scoring list ... made over 300 career three-pointers ... three-time all-state and all-county selection ... four-time first team all-league and three-time Serra League MVP ... named California’s Mr. Basketball as a senior, while averaging 26.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game
Official Duke Starting Lineup
Starting at Point Guard:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics7/200/VL/VLKBJANJJIJBHGV.20070910140904.jpg
Greg Paulus PG #3
Battled back from an offseason foot injury to put together a strong sophomore campaign ... displayed a toughness that his coaches, teammates and fans alike admire ... the team’s floor leader ... possesses a tremendous feel for the game and leadership skills ... has improved his shooting, becoming one of the team’s leading scorers and top three-point shooters in the ACC
Starting at Shooting Guard:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics8/200/XU/XUMRMWEEWERLVCG.20070910140811.jpg
DeMarcus Nelson G #21
Named team captain for the 2007-08 season ... a strong, explosive scorer with the ability to finish in the lane ... has developed into an outside scoring threat as well, knocking down 44 three-pointers a year ago ... one of the top defensive players in the ACC ... his physical tools enable him to guard four different positions on the floor
Starting at Small Forward:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics20/200/TO/TOPVWYAWUFMDIFF.20070910140537.jpg
Gerald Henderson G #15
Explosive player on the wing with the ability to finish at the rim ... potential to be one of Duke’s top offensive threats in 2007-08 ... steadily improved throughout his freshman campaign
Starting at Power Forward:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics15/200/JW/JWGGEVBLAYHSDTV.20070910141830.jpg
Kyle Singler F #12
Starting at Center:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics13/200/XL/XLEUENNPRPYVMJK.20070910142151.jpg
Brian Zoubek #55 C
Looking to make an impact with increased minutes this season ... has the size and length to be a force on the interior at both ends of the floor ... has a nice touch around the rim and out to 12 feet ... worked hard over the summer to strengthen his frame and improve his footwork
Coming off the Bench:
#30 Jon Scheyer
#42 Lance Thomas
#2 Nolan Smith
#20 Taylor King
#14 David McClure
Coach K has one of the deepest bench ever of his career. That can really help out the Blue Devils
Up Next: Schedule, Interview with Coach K, DeMarcus Nelson and Greg Paulus
Josh McRoberts leaves and New Faces Arrive
After a heart-breaking loss to the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Josh McRoberts decided that he was ready to go to the NBA. Coach K was not shocked by the descision cause he knew McRoberts was a star from the start.
Now more people have come. Here are the new freshmans on campus.
In-Depth Review on Freshman
Kyle Singler #12
Four-year letterwinner at South Medford High School ... led the Panthers to a record of 110-10 over four years ... the sixth-leading scorer in Oregon state history with 2,207 points ... named 2007 Oregonian Class 6A Co-Player of the Year ... two-time first team all-state selection ... two-time Southern Oregon Conference player of the year ... three-time SOC first team all-conference and first team all-defense pick ... averaged 29.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game during his senior season
Nolan Smith #2
Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Oak Hill Academy ... played the nation’s most challenging schedule at top-ranked Oak Hill ... had career highs of 52 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists and eight steals ... averaged 22.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a senior ... shot .650 from the floor, .780 from the foul line and shot .330 from behind the arc in 2007 ... led his team to a 40-1 record as a senior, tying the school’s single season wins record and helping Oak Hill earn the top spot in the final USA Today 2007 Super 25 national rankings
Taylor King #20
Four-year letterwinner at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. ... set the Orange County career scoring record ... fifth player in California history to score 3,000 points ... over his four year career, scored a total of 3,214 points and grabbed 1,224 rebounds ... fourth all-time on California scoring list ... made over 300 career three-pointers ... three-time all-state and all-county selection ... four-time first team all-league and three-time Serra League MVP ... named California’s Mr. Basketball as a senior, while averaging 26.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game
Official Duke Starting Lineup
Starting at Point Guard:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics7/200/VL/VLKBJANJJIJBHGV.20070910140904.jpg
Greg Paulus PG #3
Battled back from an offseason foot injury to put together a strong sophomore campaign ... displayed a toughness that his coaches, teammates and fans alike admire ... the team’s floor leader ... possesses a tremendous feel for the game and leadership skills ... has improved his shooting, becoming one of the team’s leading scorers and top three-point shooters in the ACC
Starting at Shooting Guard:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics8/200/XU/XUMRMWEEWERLVCG.20070910140811.jpg
DeMarcus Nelson G #21
Named team captain for the 2007-08 season ... a strong, explosive scorer with the ability to finish in the lane ... has developed into an outside scoring threat as well, knocking down 44 three-pointers a year ago ... one of the top defensive players in the ACC ... his physical tools enable him to guard four different positions on the floor
Starting at Small Forward:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics20/200/TO/TOPVWYAWUFMDIFF.20070910140537.jpg
Gerald Henderson G #15
Explosive player on the wing with the ability to finish at the rim ... potential to be one of Duke’s top offensive threats in 2007-08 ... steadily improved throughout his freshman campaign
Starting at Power Forward:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics15/200/JW/JWGGEVBLAYHSDTV.20070910141830.jpg
Kyle Singler F #12
Starting at Center:
http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics13/200/XL/XLEUENNPRPYVMJK.20070910142151.jpg
Brian Zoubek #55 C
Looking to make an impact with increased minutes this season ... has the size and length to be a force on the interior at both ends of the floor ... has a nice touch around the rim and out to 12 feet ... worked hard over the summer to strengthen his frame and improve his footwork
Coming off the Bench:
#30 Jon Scheyer
#42 Lance Thomas
#2 Nolan Smith
#20 Taylor King
#14 David McClure
Coach K has one of the deepest bench ever of his career. That can really help out the Blue Devils
Up Next: Schedule, Interview with Coach K, DeMarcus Nelson and Greg Paulus